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JS Group (Aspire App)

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of East Anglia, involved a direct award for the development and deployment of the Aspire App by JS Group Limited, aimed at enabling students to access university-issued hardship funds efficiently. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on financial information systems and operational services in the UK, with a total contract value of £30,000. This procurement, following a "below threshold - without competition" method, was completed with a contract term beginning on 22nd September 2025 and expiring on 22nd September 2028. The procurement was finalised under the legal basis referenced as 2023/54 in the UK legislation.

The JS Group’s Aspire App project presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in financial technology and systems development, specifically those capable of providing innovative solutions in the educational sector. Given the specialised nature of the product and the focus on student financial services, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) dealing in financial or banking services systems are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. Businesses focusing on enhancing financial accessibility and market operations within academic institutions will find alignment with such projects highly beneficial for growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JS Group (Aspire App)

Notice Description

JS Group Limited has developed the Aspire App, which enables students to access University-issued hardship funds in a more efficient and student-led manner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ebd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058367-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

66110000 - Banking services

66151000 - Financial market operational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE HE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Further Information

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